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Darknight613 said:
Since the issue of looking into International Law is an issue with judges in a couple of the articles posted here, you guys may find this interesting:


Thoughts?



The "international law" issue rose most prominently when the Supreme Court ruled against the death penalty for minors. What I found most ironic was that the loudest opposition and outrage was coming from these evangelical right groups who just a few weeks prior were going on about "the culture of life".

The death pentalty itself is pretty much seen as as barbaric everywhere in the world. The United states finds itself in some pretty abysmal company in it's beleifs on capital punishment. So in this regard, I don't see where it's a bad idea to look outward and see where you and your ideas trend internationally. Of course you're going to get some rhetoric about looking to"France" for consensus. But on the other side, does it really make people feel good to see the company we actually keep on this issue?

In 2004, there were at least 3,797 executions in 25 countries around the world. China, Iran, the United States, and Viet Nam were responsible for 94 percent of these known executions. The following countries executed defendants in 2004 (most figures are only of confirmed executions):

Most Executions in 2004

1. CHINA (At least 3,400 Executions)

2. IRAN (Approx. 159)

3. VIET NAM (Approx. 64)

4. UNITED STATES (59)

5. Saudi Arabia (33)

6. Pakistan (15)

7. Kuwait (9)

8. Bangladesh (7)

9. Egypt (6)

10. Singapore (6)

11. Yemen (6)

"The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa." - George W. Bush State of the Union speech Jan 28, 2003 "mission accomplished" - George W. Bush May 2, 2003 It does not require a majority to prevail but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brushfires in peoples minds". Samuel Adams said that. Pretty deep for a guy that makes beer for a living - The Boondocks "A conservative is one who admires radicals centuries after they're dead" - Leo C. Rosten